Poetry for some seems to be a writing style that is confusing. Old world poets and critics are caught in formulas and do not understand passion. The world of words has changed, and there really is no such thing as a mistake in poetry. The most modern form, which is read the most is “Free Verse” where the emotion behind the message is what is most important and captures the readers within the folds of the verse. Another popular style of poetry is dark or gothic poetry in which the subject matter is a little ‘off kilter.”
Popular among the teenage readers is what has been referred to as “ghetto” poetry. This poetry has a rough edge and delivers messages related to drugs, the homeless and the darker side of street living.
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How I would love to say something learned about Miss Tilly's poetic teachings and glossary ending; but my metrical feet are firmly enjambed in a most alliterate sound, and my is Haiku crushed like Crystalline dust; so I really must, admit to the truth I never went much on the rules of the game which makes me as such not much of a poet more of miss spent amateur than a master of glorious iambic pentameter.